What to bring to the Idaho ITD DMV permit test

For the learner's permit and knowledge test

• Proof of age and identity (e.g., photo ID from Table 1 plus certified U.S. birth certificate; minors may use a parent's photo ID with their birth certificate)
• Social Security number (verified with SSA)
• Proof of Idaho residency (dated within 1 year; two for a Star Card)
• Lawful presence documents if applicable
• Driver training completion (under 17)
• Liability signer (parent/guardian) and Verification of School Compliance (under 18)

Fees

• Driver Training Instruction Permit and Supervised Instruction Permit: $21.50 (includes $6.50 skills test receipt)
• Parent-led driver training and SIP: $16.50
• Class D Instruction Permit (IP): $20.00
• Knowledge test: $5.00
• Skills test: $35.00 ($6.50 county + up to $28.50 examiner)

The vision test

20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses (lens restriction if glasses/contacts are worn).

Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you wear them to see clearly.

For the road test

• Photo proof of identity (license, permit, SIP, passport, school ID, yearbook)
• Vehicle permission (written or in person) if not your vehicle
• Valid proof of insurance in the vehicle (SR-22 not accepted)
• Valid, signed vehicle registration (not a photocopy)
• Skills test receipt if no state-issued photo credential; Skills Test Evaluation Form if required

What happens on the road test

After you pass: your permit

• Hold it for at least Minimum 6-month violation-free supervised instruction period (under 17) before the road test.
• Log 50 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night.
• Driver training (under 17): 30 hours classroom, 6 hours observation, 6 hours behind the wheel; DT permit valid only with a driver training instructor
• Supervised instruction: licensed driver at least 21 in the front seat beside the driver; no other front-seat passengers
• All occupants belted or in required child restraints; observe all alcohol laws
• 50 hours supervised driving, 10 at night
• Any traffic conviction during supervised instruction cancels the permit and the 6 months restart
• Class D Instruction Permit (17+): valid 1 year, with a licensed adult 18+
• Liability signer (parent/guardian) and Verification of School Compliance required under 18

Before you go

Take a practice test or two the day before, and the exam simulator to check you can pass in the real format. Bring originals, not photocopies, unless the ITD DMV says copies are accepted.